Import error from Solidworks to Abaqus

[Jomasal]

Hey, I'm having trouble to import a model into Abaqus from Solidworks, the error says that the .STEP file may be corrupt (I also post a screenshot of the error). Does anyone know how to solve this problem?

Thanks

 

[FEA way]

Did you try with different file format ? But most likely you will have to change something in the CAD model itself. It may have some defects that make it impossible to import to Abaqus.

 

[Jomasal]

Yes I tried all the different file formats and also with a simple model of a cube.

 

[FEA way]

In such case there might be a large difference between SolidWorks and Abaqus versions or you are doing something wrong with export. Try importing the model to different CAD software, if you can.

 

[Jomasal]

I think the error might be in Abaqus because I tried to model a piece in Autodesk and I still got the same error

 

[FEA way]

Which version of Abaqus do you use ? Did you try importing a step file downloaded from some internet databae ? Maybe you will have to reinstall Abaqus.

 

[Jomasal]

I tried today with a .step file from the internet and it still shows the same error. My version is the student edition - Abaqus 2019 Golden

 

[FEA way]

I've found the reason of this error, it's caused by incomplete installation. The way to fix it is described in Dassault Systemes Knowledge Base article. Here's what you should do - open administrator command prompt and go to the following directory: C:\SIMULIA\CAE\2019SE\win_b64\code\bin\SMAExternal\Interop (assuming that you used default directory for installation). Now in the command prompt type: abaqus unzip -q -o InteropPkg.zip
It may take a few seconds but all missing files should be unpacked and you will be able to import parts properly.

 

[Jomasal]

Sorry for the delay answering you but that worked really well, thank you